Autosport's Car of the Year For Ginetta G50

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtoioOpoKMR2dOhFf_krTPgpmJhCRlcZMeZ7LXDDL9UsA10iiQd1WbQpvUgRxCoYzTZ-i2LjMWKE4Z-8mCi6eNXM7VAzzrdEUidfi4h4qa9SGWi9zRdUnBDpwI2jg58fDcI5KnYSVIY7A/s1600-h/ginetta.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284615477001677058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtoioOpoKMR2dOhFf_krTPgpmJhCRlcZMeZ7LXDDL9UsA10iiQd1WbQpvUgRxCoYzTZ-i2LjMWKE4Z-8mCi6eNXM7VAzzrdEUidfi4h4qa9SGWi9zRdUnBDpwI2jg58fDcI5KnYSVIY7A/s400/ginetta.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 229px;" /></a><br />Lawrence Tomlinson bought historic British car maker Ginetta in 2005, and in just three years his team has hit it over the wall with the maker's first car under his tenure: the Ginetta G50, has taken Autosport's number one slot in its Top 10 Cars of the Year.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjms_k62XqqdNakSsiylkN6Vzo5yRusKhDhYRUDeSTq8GZfPAAh3ghDSlaK-7_Fa3PpUGEvceXIa5MuWgXET5Pb2otKLTCgF29gjny5Ap-I75IMRneYTE-vXO8LpWgm91pSp1-3gY4399M/s1600-h/ginetta-g50-ev-sitting-pretty.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284625321256005170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjms_k62XqqdNakSsiylkN6Vzo5yRusKhDhYRUDeSTq8GZfPAAh3ghDSlaK-7_Fa3PpUGEvceXIa5MuWgXET5Pb2otKLTCgF29gjny5Ap-I75IMRneYTE-vXO8LpWgm91pSp1-3gY4399M/s400/ginetta-g50-ev-sitting-pretty.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />The G50's attractions are obvious: It is light (1,750 lbs), powerful (300 horsepower six-cylinder), and relatively inexpensive (£35,000-or around $51,000 USD). It comes in three flavors for now: Roadgoing coupe, G50 Cup Car, and a GT4 model for the FIA GT4 series.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPRXGXpYL4iCj4qT8Fd6rXxx_M5tzPGfr6qLJr2ow297aBPhqsChXgU52a967uUbaODMGBJGAijTGaT93zSJMk2yiJ7RMFzYWot_PL0_z3wABzkEMGUBLhX_2nlHiFd8RGA1pcdGkVkwg/s1600-h/ginetta_championships.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284615472487556354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPRXGXpYL4iCj4qT8Fd6rXxx_M5tzPGfr6qLJr2ow297aBPhqsChXgU52a967uUbaODMGBJGAijTGaT93zSJMk2yiJ7RMFzYWot_PL0_z3wABzkEMGUBLhX_2nlHiFd8RGA1pcdGkVkwg/s400/ginetta_championships.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 165px;" /></a><br />The Cup Car had its own one-make race series in Britain, and that was so successful it also won an award in Motorsport News. Coming in 2009 for Ginetta: a G50Z for GT3 competition, an electric Ginetta G50, and expansion onto the Continent with a one-make series in Spain fielding the Ginetta G20.<br />via:<a href="http://carworld123.blogspot.com/2008/12/autosports-car-of-year-for-ginetta-g50.html">carworld123</a><br /><br /></span>

Autosport's Car of the Year For Ginetta G50

Lawrence Tomlinson bought historic British car maker Ginetta in 2005, and in just three years his team has hit it over the wall with the mak...

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BIMS:2008 Lightning GT

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ7LM65Oj1kp90H3r5L5X6XN7DNPV3U7rDE8NOeYdwdVXv1qzoFDu2PSVyjqqnouFOYzrvnHKddbV_FOwvimJyl5h5rWBjGaLrCHxUK2Esxxvcq-Hs1DcpdEGgSvjUNoH6swomhR6b0iDl/s1600-h/lightning1a.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226503752662879042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ7LM65Oj1kp90H3r5L5X6XN7DNPV3U7rDE8NOeYdwdVXv1qzoFDu2PSVyjqqnouFOYzrvnHKddbV_FOwvimJyl5h5rWBjGaLrCHxUK2Esxxvcq-Hs1DcpdEGgSvjUNoH6swomhR6b0iDl/s400/lightning1a.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Remember the Lightning GT? We told you about this all-electric supercar a few months ago, and it popped up today in person at the 2008 British Motor Show in London.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0n6V9WQgasgDv_qlxu2JEi4pceK0LF9vwpmQclkmzUQN7xqg8TEWSBwAm-fefcJqixXGLvnaFRJ_W5w8NJyoNQyKpEERSrlifhBNbkmkHwouxwG0zqzZi9wEazG6u7Y6kqjMSuxb3tBMD/s1600-h/lightning2b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226503674018572258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0n6V9WQgasgDv_qlxu2JEi4pceK0LF9vwpmQclkmzUQN7xqg8TEWSBwAm-fefcJqixXGLvnaFRJ_W5w8NJyoNQyKpEERSrlifhBNbkmkHwouxwG0zqzZi9wEazG6u7Y6kqjMSuxb3tBMD/s400/lightning2b.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />That officially moves it one step away from the pure vaporware it was yesterday, which is a good thing since we're eager to see the carbon fiber-bodied Lightning actually move under its own power someday.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYpS0zjvG5p89FHF6jFVu8mp-bCMWSwd2VaqFnMaw70e_xj3cqfz8nI8RCRVqmXpf9VEi6LfqbkkbfRtioA8aM-o3zU833jYURJMWE2foJI9b9HMO4DqkZZCTOqYSBBHCg6ETaa2UVqyz/s1600-h/lightning_3quarter_wormseye.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226503569616025746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYpS0zjvG5p89FHF6jFVu8mp-bCMWSwd2VaqFnMaw70e_xj3cqfz8nI8RCRVqmXpf9VEi6LfqbkkbfRtioA8aM-o3zU833jYURJMWE2foJI9b9HMO4DqkZZCTOqYSBBHCg6ETaa2UVqyz/s400/lightning_3quarter_wormseye.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />That power will be provided by the same Altairnano NanoSafe batteries used by the Phoenix SUT, though churning out the equivalent of 700bhp through four electric motors in this case.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-EjlOx85o42IE7LcIudJkNQrjmLqq5uiUnX4UW9_TEjPKBWshyphenhyphen0LoX6a9pSsOtmwCvKpazMSJ-yXr8yKm9UKgoXF87wud6XA355tmm_PQreGHAOyRfWYVkic1BhkWFvxKawDAnP5Bk3Cy/s1600-h/003_lightninggtev.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226503489046026674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-EjlOx85o42IE7LcIudJkNQrjmLqq5uiUnX4UW9_TEjPKBWshyphenhyphen0LoX6a9pSsOtmwCvKpazMSJ-yXr8yKm9UKgoXF87wud6XA355tmm_PQreGHAOyRfWYVkic1BhkWFvxKawDAnP5Bk3Cy/s400/003_lightninggtev.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Those motors are also the same PML wheel motors used in the 640-hp electric MINI, so they should be able to handle the 700bhp Lightning. There's also regenerative braking, as well as pretty much every standard conveyance of luxury you would find in a normal supercar including air conditioning, sat nav, full leather, etc.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3fiGxeFS2zwxdhAnYiWiOQ5R5LexsDstMhXYCHynz2lo5vQfZdKtozHDGRbfYnevjCoOvydXgZW5sRu5a_Q3N-x88knc_SPiqIepNmA4JB0umFSz_GR1NBnSBL03uDDrdWqcagUmbngYU/s1600-h/lightning_w3_hires.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226503385761521522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3fiGxeFS2zwxdhAnYiWiOQ5R5LexsDstMhXYCHynz2lo5vQfZdKtozHDGRbfYnevjCoOvydXgZW5sRu5a_Q3N-x88knc_SPiqIepNmA4JB0umFSz_GR1NBnSBL03uDDrdWqcagUmbngYU/s400/lightning_w3_hires.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Its maker is claiming a 4.0-second charge to 60 mph for the Lightning, but we'd also like to know what type of range they're expecting in such a positively charged coupe. Unfortunately, details like that and the Lightning GT's price are still pretty scarce, though as before, they are accepting £15,000 deposits. At least it's no longer vapor.<br />Source: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/22/london-2008-lightning-gt-ev-in-the-flesh/">Autoblog</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other article:</span><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/03/700hp-lightning-gt-electric-car.html">700hp Lightning GT Electric Car Revealed</a>

BIMS:2008 Lightning GT

Remember the Lightning GT? We told you about this all-electric supercar a few months ago, and it popped up today in person at the 2008 Briti...

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BIMS Lotus Evora Revealed

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd39gob1yW4II9bEWL3AAFf1NI8w1I2cVXDOfCBvFiubq7zQHY8ktVz3ECxrROW7EJEhpGrn8IrtHEkGUTUtGv1hRX5KuYO4LawZH0H9I3qR7WKfX_aaFyMKOTExWpPhUkB7FynonRtcC3/s1600-h/lotus-evora-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226112431009781890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd39gob1yW4II9bEWL3AAFf1NI8w1I2cVXDOfCBvFiubq7zQHY8ktVz3ECxrROW7EJEhpGrn8IrtHEkGUTUtGv1hRX5KuYO4LawZH0H9I3qR7WKfX_aaFyMKOTExWpPhUkB7FynonRtcC3/s400/lotus-evora-2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />The Evora heralds an exciting new era for Lotus.The first all-new Lotus since the iconic Elise made its debut in 1995, The Evora enters the sports car market as currently the world’s only mid-engined 2+2. Powered by a Lotus-tuned 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 280 PS, and weighing just 1350 kg (prototype specification), the Evora promises breathtaking performance.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_iELFb_we08umVnBrOlNOTPLeaHFv0UjtuQ5cev60a8yYszxcSWs8J1scIKOCVr3J3ypJbJf1wQPYBAp9BbDEbnacSJCnidYcP429a_MCRs6wgXoSBgRxGMKUGWcQIDvlGVmcC0u6iFi/s1600-h/lotus-evora.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226112240589775954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_iELFb_we08umVnBrOlNOTPLeaHFv0UjtuQ5cev60a8yYszxcSWs8J1scIKOCVr3J3ypJbJf1wQPYBAp9BbDEbnacSJCnidYcP429a_MCRs6wgXoSBgRxGMKUGWcQIDvlGVmcC0u6iFi/s400/lotus-evora.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />As a result, Lotus has packed the Evora with amenities and creature comforts such as leather seats, on-board tyre pressure monitoring, air-conditioning, airbags, Alpine multi-media system, satellite navigation, video, Bluetooth hands-free telephone and iPod connectivity functions, reversing camera and more.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsx8qUucDSoMT6A35pF9rcb4mlI-pAdbkpznlaWOEzAu_X5i5WYeDHObmYrrSxWvNvtVziWlk1yydEouhvBvsV0T72RktwDz49uDupOGp5p_hDh1wIfM704A9oMcWN9i6umM0H4LHkHDk/s1600-h/lotus-evora-3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226112085086867010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsx8qUucDSoMT6A35pF9rcb4mlI-pAdbkpznlaWOEzAu_X5i5WYeDHObmYrrSxWvNvtVziWlk1yydEouhvBvsV0T72RktwDz49uDupOGp5p_hDh1wIfM704A9oMcWN9i6umM0H4LHkHDk/s400/lotus-evora-3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><br />In addition to its excellent performance and exemplary handling, the Evora offers a more refined ownership experience than Lotus’s existing smaller four-cylinder models. Its elegantly styled cabin is elegantly trimmed and its equipment list includes contemporary features such as an advanced touch-screen multi-media system and electric power-fold door mirrors.<br /><a href="http://4wheelsblog.com/released/2008-bims-lotus-evora-unveiled">Read All</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other article:</span><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/07/new-mid-engined-22-lotus-project-eagle.html">New Mid-engined, 2+2 Lotus "Project Eagle" Revealed!</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/05/about-to-be-presented-lotus-eagle-is.html">About to Be Presented, Lotus Eagle Is Caught at the Ring</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/03/new-lotus-eagle-spied-on-ice.html">new Lotus Eagle spied - on Ice</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/11/2008-lotus-eagle-announced.html">2008 Lotus Eagle Announced</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/03/lotus-eagle-first-teaser-image.html">Lotus Eagle - first teaser image</a>

BIMS Lotus Evora Revealed

The Evora heralds an exciting new era for Lotus.The first all-new Lotus since the iconic Elise made its debut in 1995, The Evora enters the ...

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Ford Fiesta ECOnetic World premiere at BIMS

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIMM73eTqjlC7qbk4khpT9SbVYR-hKSRjmjOsY5k8rP-Z8RKcyI83Gm8lcpIfGtZ3yjYtAFDxK3Gf0QELARo__lYbA-wSCyrMlBi03fiQirCC-oFoAfFc8qy0Da_JPpmJythoJenNt0Nw/s1600-h/9080722.013.Mini3L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226108900931723586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIMM73eTqjlC7qbk4khpT9SbVYR-hKSRjmjOsY5k8rP-Z8RKcyI83Gm8lcpIfGtZ3yjYtAFDxK3Gf0QELARo__lYbA-wSCyrMlBi03fiQirCC-oFoAfFc8qy0Da_JPpmJythoJenNt0Nw/s400/9080722.013.Mini3L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8lo4Zln7y0WfqrJP3bF6p3rZnRimAAvgIuzXwAAeOv_Nv9_FySvD3pdGiiO5bwK2zmAuJ2AUdPgAPl-e2Y-3Lviocr_zZbyo5QoD0l8LzxMYZb3hyphenhyphenVPCmiy0u9ZS30F8ep37IT-3uv2s/s1600-h/9080722.013.Mini2L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226108768966893490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8lo4Zln7y0WfqrJP3bF6p3rZnRimAAvgIuzXwAAeOv_Nv9_FySvD3pdGiiO5bwK2zmAuJ2AUdPgAPl-e2Y-3Lviocr_zZbyo5QoD0l8LzxMYZb3hyphenhyphenVPCmiy0u9ZS30F8ep37IT-3uv2s/s400/9080722.013.Mini2L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhDAg53CCXQqH_H-0MWqgU1C7oMed0_oxecS3q78O62ZvgZBYVmVh69tc7CMBLJkDAFtPILypiAC_xJp21pmpWdObJemsooNyThx4JNj4JcRHZKd-La7ctXv0wa7Of9m75ykp7PATBiAF/s1600-h/9080722.013.Mini4L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226108580817564690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhDAg53CCXQqH_H-0MWqgU1C7oMed0_oxecS3q78O62ZvgZBYVmVh69tc7CMBLJkDAFtPILypiAC_xJp21pmpWdObJemsooNyThx4JNj4JcRHZKd-La7ctXv0wa7Of9m75ykp7PATBiAF/s400/9080722.013.Mini4L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><br /><p><strong>Press Release</strong>:</p> <p><strong>FORD OF EUROPE’S MOST FUEL EFFICIENT MODEL DEBUTS IN LONDON</strong></p> <p> - World premiere of new, ultra-low CO2 Fiesta ECOnetic<br />- Official figures confirmed as combined 3.7l/ 100km (76.3mpg) and 98g/ km CO2<br />- 1.6-litre, 90 PS Duratorq TDCi with coated Diesel Particulate Filter<br />- Unique modifications, including improved aerodynamics package and low rolling resistance tyres</p> <p>COLOGNE, 22 July 2008 – Bringing style and new levels of low-CO2 efficiency, Ford of Europe’s most frugal car ever – the new Fiesta ECOnetic – makes its world premiere today at the British International Motor Show in London.</p> <p>Powered by a specially-calibrated version of the 90 PS 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi, combined with coated Diesel Particulate Filter, Ford’s most economical Fiesta can travel 100 kilometres using just 3.7 litres of fuel, on the EC Combined Cycle. This impressive fuel economy is matched with a class-leading CO2 output of 98 grams per kilometre – making Fiesta ECOnetic the lowest CO2 vehicle in both its segment and Ford’s European range.</p> <p>Compared to previous-generation Fiesta 1.6-litre TDCi, Fiesta ECOnetic will use 160 litres less fuel over 20.000 km, offering genuine savings in daily driving, at a time when saving fuel means saving even more money.</p> <p>Extra-urban highway fuel economy is even better – Fiesta ECOnetic requires just 3.2 litres to cover 100 kilometres. Yet this efficiency is not at the expense of driving quality or performance, with Fiesta ECOnetic reaching 0-100 km/h in 12,3 seconds and a top speed of 178 kph.</p> <p>This is because Fiesta boasts the same attention to detail as earlier ECOnetic models, with improved aerodynamics, low rolling resistance tyres and enhanced lubrication to achieve best possible CO2 and fuel consumption. Lowered ride height and aerodynamic details such as wheel covers and wheel deflectors build on Fiesta’s already streamlined drag co-efficient (Cd) of 0.33.</p> <p>At the same time, low rolling resistance tyres in an economical 175/65 R14 profile, a longer final drive gear ratio and special lubricants drive efficient powertrain performance, especially in highway cruising. In conjunction with energy partner BP, Ford has developed low-viscosity transmission and low-friction engine oils for ECOnetic models.</p> <p>Such modifications create Fiesta ECOnetic’s class-leading efficiency, without sacrificing the driving quality, style or practicality of the core Fiesta range.</p> <p>Fiesta ECOnetic’s London debut is no coincidence – its ultra-low CO2 rating will also exempt it from UK road taxes.</p> <p>It is not just the ECOnetic version of new Fiesta that benefits from Ford of Europe’s sustainability efforts – all new Fiestas feature Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS), using far less fuel and engine power than a standard hydraulic power assist system, without compromising driving dynamics or steering feedback.</p> <p>Extensive use of high strength steels and a focus on weight saving has also reduced the mass of new Fiesta by 40 kilogrammes versus the previous model, despite improved safety equipment and sound insulation.</p> <p>Sustainability has influenced not only new Fiesta’s development, but also the facilities behind its manufacture. Ford’s Dagenham Diesel Centre in Britain produces Duratorq TDCi engines for new Fiesta and derives all its electricity from renewable sources, with two dedicated wind turbines and plans for a third.</p> <p>Ford is also sourcing renewable electricity to cover the full electric power demand of its Fiesta manufacturing and engineering facilities in Cologne, Germany. Through this initiative, the company will reduce its CO2 emissions by 190.000 tonnes per year.</p> <p>Dr Wolfgang Schneider, Ford of Europe Vice President, Legal, Governmental and Environmental Affairs said: “The new Fiesta is the strongest example yet of Ford of Europe’s commitment to and investment in sustainable mobility. Fiesta ECOnetic is a compelling, stylish yet no-compromise choice for customers, offering class-leading low CO2 and genuine savings, while also benefitting from our investment in efficient production facilities.”</p> <p>New Fiesta ECOnetic will be on sale across Europe later this year and completes an initial trilogy of models in the company’s European vehicle range that also includes a 139 g/km Ford Mondeo ECOnetic and a 115 g/km Ford Focus ECOnetic.</p><br />Source: Ford<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other article:</span><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/07/ford-brings-2010-mustang-out-to-play-at.html">Ford brings 2010 Mustang out to play at Road America</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/07/collapse-of-crossover-market-hurts.html">Collapse of crossover market hurts automakers</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/07/new-ford-focus-rs-legend-returns.html">NEW FORD FOCUS RS: A LEGEND RETURNS</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/06/receives-cordially-new-mondeo-coup.html">Receives cordially new Mondeo Coupé curve</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/06/2009-ford-focus-rs-official-25-liter.html">2009 Ford focal point RS official: With 280 PS 2.5 liters turbine wheels!</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/04/ford-ka_29.html">Ford Ka</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/04/ford-ka.html">Ford Ka Video</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/12/next-bond-car-aston-martin-dbs.html">Next Bond Car: Aston Martin DBS</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/04/james-bonds-aston-martin-dbs.html">James Bond's Aston Martin DBS</a><br /><a href="http://cars-space.blogbus.com/logs/19461216.html">New Ford Ka Most Revealing Spy Photos Yet</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/04/bond-car-plunges-into-italian-lake.html">James Bond Car Plunges Into Italian Lake</a>

Ford Fiesta ECOnetic World premiere at BIMS

Press Release : FORD OF EUROPE’S MOST FUEL EFFICIENT MODEL DEBUTS IN LONDON - World premiere of new, ultra-low CO2 Fiesta ECOnetic - ...

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Honda S2000 Concept Revealed at the BIMS

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRSz-EKLHz-4116B48opXM-Yz1pYuUugJ6TbgiMoD2fWai4AI_lhHMJACX7Al7xui93j-Oo6F6M4k1QBEEMYlBpS8JIAA6zHJTNQ9xIMI7N8f_uc7XMm2AEY63eSdIgNuKcoeRhB33uCa/s1600-h/9080722.008.Mini2L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226103835279898674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRSz-EKLHz-4116B48opXM-Yz1pYuUugJ6TbgiMoD2fWai4AI_lhHMJACX7Al7xui93j-Oo6F6M4k1QBEEMYlBpS8JIAA6zHJTNQ9xIMI7N8f_uc7XMm2AEY63eSdIgNuKcoeRhB33uCa/s400/9080722.008.Mini2L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Honda is doing a straight 180 on the next S2000, judging by the concept car revealed at the BIMS today. The Honda S2000, a dynamic marvel with that screaming 2.0-litre engine and excellent short-throw 6-speed gearbox, has been due for a new model for some time now, as rivals keep bettering their offerings.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJqH0_jTvyL3f5jY1EnrF2PoKYVmvMfDf4tUn3f5-AMPJCHsKKVjJlNtWCNK_iFbwRkFJrNZt6X4kJoen2eE9OuX6A2WNu1CgMpILRJ6PwAntypxx6VATNxNZMTiC0M4vJTa6shc23Rb3w/s1600-h/9080722.008.Mini4L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226103728583349986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJqH0_jTvyL3f5jY1EnrF2PoKYVmvMfDf4tUn3f5-AMPJCHsKKVjJlNtWCNK_iFbwRkFJrNZt6X4kJoen2eE9OuX6A2WNu1CgMpILRJ6PwAntypxx6VATNxNZMTiC0M4vJTa6shc23Rb3w/s400/9080722.008.Mini4L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />The concept uses Honda’s hybrid technology, although our feeling is this would not be the engine of choice when the street car debuts.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGCYUmVv_LQaY0x4-QexTJwz3h-dB5Hw7XIOWHVYpKYrZeAoJ0gZ0yx3Zt4WDCZLmpRbs1ZTCiqdo-XC90YeuWw8jmt0hlqngEuzzAUCaint5XEjiTJFuhf0J9z78DsHgOAjlD7-bx_80/s1600-h/9080722.008.Mini3L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226103671536148882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGCYUmVv_LQaY0x4-QexTJwz3h-dB5Hw7XIOWHVYpKYrZeAoJ0gZ0yx3Zt4WDCZLmpRbs1ZTCiqdo-XC90YeuWw8jmt0hlqngEuzzAUCaint5XEjiTJFuhf0J9z78DsHgOAjlD7-bx_80/s400/9080722.008.Mini3L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Featuring integrated rear lights, a flowing bodyline and a shape clearly related to the Civic hatch, the S2000 concept seems to have been shortened and its stance widened.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJhj4hiS0bPCiZN5etCZiVZxOIjOQ7wO84dZllWHPzFRMaidYKpTS9PtnrCRbjrtt7CKxgWxbSX6e-jZugPJkA2tZNQnlECCoavT1RQ7362rTFmZp7jvIigEO_yFqeN3M0VT45zIs4WPv/s1600-h/9080722.008.Mini1L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226103533868534770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJhj4hiS0bPCiZN5etCZiVZxOIjOQ7wO84dZllWHPzFRMaidYKpTS9PtnrCRbjrtt7CKxgWxbSX6e-jZugPJkA2tZNQnlECCoavT1RQ7362rTFmZp7jvIigEO_yFqeN3M0VT45zIs4WPv/s400/9080722.008.Mini1L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />There seems to be a lot of flow in the lines, giving the car cleaner, more seamless looks. Interior again, is a Civic relative of some note, peppered with blue background lighting, digital speed readout and utility buttons. And the concept is no longer a roadster; we see space for two baby hobbits at the back. No sign of where the roof goes though, and none of whether said roof is made of canvass or tin either.<br />Source:<a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.worldcarfans.com">WorldCarFans</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other article:</span><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/07/italy-gets-civic-type-s-fireblade.html">Italy Gets Civic Type S Fireblade Replica</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/07/reveals-osm-concept-from-honda-in.html">Reveals the OSM concept from Honda in London</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/05/honda-legend_4478.html">Honda Legend</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/04/honda-announces-new-li-nian-marque-for.html">Honda Announces New Li Nian Marque for China</a><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;"></span><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/05/1st-pics-honda-legend-facelift.html"> Legend facelift</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/03/70-cars-entered-dakar-2008-central.html">70 cars Entered Dakar 2008 - Central Europe Rally so far</a>

Honda S2000 Concept Revealed at the BIMS

Honda is doing a straight 180 on the next S2000, judging by the concept car revealed at the BIMS today. The Honda S2000, a dynamic marvel wi...

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Subaru Presents 3 New High-Performance Imprezas

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtq_0o7kI0yhKNlrPchluIPsAu1j0Yz7tjq6IoNdC-vc9bzYKvsMHizv4C7jXJrXokWc1fmzCpbFlLpjbdOD63PG3U6m-PaHISDzc-f0aRofyLaT075NutKFm7eL_Zr986Lm9vYk4vlZ7/s1600-h/9080722.001.Mini4L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225803896372780258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtq_0o7kI0yhKNlrPchluIPsAu1j0Yz7tjq6IoNdC-vc9bzYKvsMHizv4C7jXJrXokWc1fmzCpbFlLpjbdOD63PG3U6m-PaHISDzc-f0aRofyLaT075NutKFm7eL_Zr986Lm9vYk4vlZ7/s400/9080722.001.Mini4L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />As is now tradition at Fuji Heavy Industries, the company’s car division will be showcasing even more derivatives of its performance hatches at the British International Motor Show where three new Special Edition Imprezas will take the stand. Subaru, along with its arch-nemesis Mistubishi, have never been ones to hold back on the officially-stamped mod of their performance vehicles, and the new Impreza hatch looks to be no exception to the rule.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimJrPuehIwVKG-oDuxijKrsFBGQnTTcvoBz4EsDUAJdt_soBhdG-QdhyovH8Ut7r5wutLt6h9S40gY8F8gGC8TZ12RU5IVT2MBDLHNl6egcT9JeXICGEZBNSV81B3cymg4rGRGBbuA0KMZ/s1600-h/9080722.001.Mini1L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225803812920154946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimJrPuehIwVKG-oDuxijKrsFBGQnTTcvoBz4EsDUAJdt_soBhdG-QdhyovH8Ut7r5wutLt6h9S40gY8F8gGC8TZ12RU5IVT2MBDLHNl6egcT9JeXICGEZBNSV81B3cymg4rGRGBbuA0KMZ/s400/9080722.001.Mini1L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><br />The first of the three, a WRX-S uses the same 2.5-litre boxer unit to release 255 PS at 5,400rpm, up from 230 PS, while torque goes from 236 lb.ft to 287.6 lb.ft, a much greater improvement. Its 0 – 60 mph time does the opposite and drops from 6.1 seconds to 5.5, effectively entering STI territory. Thanks Prodrive!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFPZjxUC_D1wEAhfvtsWcM-AVdJI1tAfiBTFAQJyZEEIWJ0Ao9Kw9IJBt129WGHbnrk0UTTRWaLs0wbMPEQki4mnkiotJXbJgWz_7pdDrEtNSGSQZIH-0vd0TSUdojq2medVFt9v7H_x_R/s1600-h/9080722.001.Mini2L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225803727300908498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFPZjxUC_D1wEAhfvtsWcM-AVdJI1tAfiBTFAQJyZEEIWJ0Ao9Kw9IJBt129WGHbnrk0UTTRWaLs0wbMPEQki4mnkiotJXbJgWz_7pdDrEtNSGSQZIH-0vd0TSUdojq2medVFt9v7H_x_R/s400/9080722.001.Mini2L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Normal standard features remain, such as the 10-speaker 6-CD changer and xenon headlamps. Where the true enthusiast (with true cash in the bank) will go is the STI 330S, which, from the moniker, takes up a healthy 330 PS from the usual 300 PS, numbers that help it fleet straight into Porsche 911 Turbo land with a 0 – 60 time of only 4.4 seconds. The 330S brings with it special 90mm pipes in order to facilitate the sound so reminiscent of the old manic scoobies of the past. Things like leather-covered Recaro front seats, satellite navigation, Smart-entry and push-button start add to the interior ambiance.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvyr4jmNr1xwTustPjOXBxVrhwMxxP4QLs71kbQ2UkXpPSFUHFCACYrqyvoL0MyJf1y1UCGXTxtC5aGFeZ5Y1hCOQiUHR06cG4xTfdPeFHbCg7xnwlRRYyDx8nOhqr6loxYHk5AFU7yTvf/s1600-h/9080722.001.Mini3L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225803620702372258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvyr4jmNr1xwTustPjOXBxVrhwMxxP4QLs71kbQ2UkXpPSFUHFCACYrqyvoL0MyJf1y1UCGXTxtC5aGFeZ5Y1hCOQiUHR06cG4xTfdPeFHbCg7xnwlRRYyDx8nOhqr6loxYHk5AFU7yTvf/s400/9080722.001.Mini3L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />A potential showstopper however, is the 380 PS concept that Subaru says may go into production but only if fans show enough verve to justify it. They’re joking right?<br />Source: <a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/">worldcarfans</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other article:</span><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/04/subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-spec-c.html">Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec C</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/12/new-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-revealed.html">New Subaru Impreza WRX STI Revealed</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/11/subaru-impreza-wrx-sti.html">Subaru Impreza WRX STi</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/11/subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-in-detail.html">Subaru Impreza WRX STi in Detail</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/11/subaru-impreza-wrx.html">Subaru Impreza WRX</a>

Subaru Presents 3 New High-Performance Imprezas

As is now tradition at Fuji Heavy Industries, the company’s car division will be showcasing even more derivatives of its performance hatches...

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Reveals the OSM concept from Honda in London

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ine4BXhSpwUhCTABJLmiYrsxH80WL-xWSNUwAer4cBFwFeQf0Ght8IqUnM2T8ePQpDv3vRU-HyYjl5LDLowIkV1rb1INQNXoqs9gSldG3tJGaMTvUn6n96Te_CihC1SCTNhB8fLUv4Uc/s1600-h/honda_osm_render_450op.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220960590478989810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ine4BXhSpwUhCTABJLmiYrsxH80WL-xWSNUwAer4cBFwFeQf0Ght8IqUnM2T8ePQpDv3vRU-HyYjl5LDLowIkV1rb1INQNXoqs9gSldG3tJGaMTvUn6n96Te_CihC1SCTNhB8fLUv4Uc/s400/honda_osm_render_450op.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><br />The London Motor Show opens up on July 22nd and with it, comes a new concept from Honda, the Open Study Model or OSM. The lightweight, two-seater, open-air sports car is another design study by Honda that attempts to blend performance and sustainable motoring into a comprehensive package. Designed by Honda's R&D center in Offenbach, Germany, the OSM is a vehicle in the same environmentally friendly vein as the CR-Z concept unveiled in Tokyo last year, considered to be a low emissions alternative to the traditional sports coupe.<br /><br />The CR-Z is still slated to be released sometime next year, but Honda insists that the OSM is strictly a design study and is not confirmed for production. However, as OSM (read: awesome) as it may be, it's not the next S2000, according to Honda spokesperson Steve Kirk.<br />Source:<a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.autoblog.com">autoblog</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other article:</span><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/05/honda-legend_4478.html">Honda Legend</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/04/honda-announces-new-li-nian-marque-for.html">Honda Announces New Li Nian Marque for China</a><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;"></span><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/05/1st-pics-honda-legend-facelift.html"> Legend facelift</a>

Reveals the OSM concept from Honda in London

The London Motor Show opens up on July 22nd and with it, comes a new concept from Honda, the Open Study Model or OSM. The lightweight, two-s...

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NEW FORD FOCUS RS: A LEGEND RETURNS

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh769pY7jWYoi3XUTQVemIferNySfpxHoM77OJ2y0pEI6vA5Bh3VxuZqjHumwFYqeZ4n6XcfgJ_ALpAnOOJiFeNZrTBuXsMUIKz0L8SA694vHuEJNBk6eqyzhfTfekfMqW9E1ES3rDII-7m/s1600-h/2009_ford_focus_rs_press_image006.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219368800241854482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh769pY7jWYoi3XUTQVemIferNySfpxHoM77OJ2y0pEI6vA5Bh3VxuZqjHumwFYqeZ4n6XcfgJ_ALpAnOOJiFeNZrTBuXsMUIKz0L8SA694vHuEJNBk6eqyzhfTfekfMqW9E1ES3rDII-7m/s400/2009_ford_focus_rs_press_image006.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><br /><p><strong>Press Release</strong>:</p> <p>PRESS RELEASE:<br />NEW FORD FOCUS RS: A LEGEND RETURNS</p> <p> - London Motor Show preview for exciting new Ford Focus RS<br />- Genuine RS performance with 300PS<br />- Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing limited-slip differential and innovative ‘RevoKnuckle’, for assured handling and traction<br />- Expressive design exudes high performance intent</p> <p>BRENTWOOD, July 4, 2008 – The legendary Ford RS performance car brand is returning in the shape of the exciting new Ford Focus RS, which will be previewed on July 22 at the 2008 London International Motor Show.</p> <p>The new Focus RS will go on sale in early 2009 and is being created by a small team of dedicated engineers, under the direction of Jost Capito, Ford of Europe’s Vehicle Line Director for Performance Vehicles.</p> <p>For performance road car enthusiasts, the new model will mark a welcome return for the Ford RS badge. This will be the second Focus model to carry the RS mantle and promises another exciting chapter in an exciting 40-year story that began in Germany in the late 1960s and gained momentum across Europe with the launch of the 1970 Escort RS1600.</p> <p>Capito said: “We want the new Focus RS to be a serious high performance car – as much a car for driving enthusiasts as the one before it and classic Ford RS models of the past. We’re staying true to the core RS principles of an exciting, yet affordable performance road car you can live with every day.”</p> <p><strong>Authentic RS presence and style</strong></p> <p>Before it even turns a wheel, the new Focus RS exudes the presence, sporty style and lowered, ‘meaner’ appearance expected of a genuine Ford RS. Overt performance styling details mix with subtle revisions to create a planted, powerful stance and the promise of an exciting drive.</p> <p>The London show car previews the design intent for a final production vehicle, though as development work continues, some final details may change before volume production begins.</p> <p>The vehicle is finished in a special bright green paint with inlaid metallic flake, a striking, modern interpretation of the 1970s Le Mans Green of the Escort RS1600 era.</p> <p>The vibrant exterior colour is contrasted with a number of performance styling details highlighted in gloss ‘piano black’, including the strip at the leading edge of the bonnet, the deep housings for the integrated front fog lamps and door mirrors with integrated side indicators.</p> <p>Front and rear quarter panels have been revised to incorporate wider wheel arches and a wider track, complemented by revised, deeper side rocker mouldings. In another visual reminder of the car’s performance potential, triangular, RS-badged vents sit behind the front wheel arches. Two classic-style bonnet louvres are both a styling hint at the power beneath and a practical requirement, maintaining correct system temperatures.</p> <p>The completely new front bumper design for Focus RS incorporates a deep front airdam with a large, mesh lower grille in an extended trapezoid. Stylish and practical, this prominent feature represents the latest Ford ‘kinetic design’ face and also is finished in piano black. Above, chromed xenon headlamps stand out like cat’s eyes and are framed by matt-black housings with unique additional vents running underneath.</p> <p>At the rear, a deep new rear bumper incorporates a large venturi tunnel to its lower edge with small vents at each corner of the bumper, emphasizing the car’s width. Two impressive chromed exhaust tailpipes sit each side of the black venturi, creating a purposeful rear view for the car.</p> <p>Above, a unique, twin-element, black RS rear spoiler sits at the Focus RS’ roofline, echoing both RS models of the past and the World Rally-winning Focus WRC that has been its inspiration.</p> <p>“We believe it’s vitally important that a Focus RS looks like both a Focus and an RS – it needs to be individual, distinctive and overt in its performance styling, but it also needs to show a clear progression from and relationship to Focus ST”, said Stefan Lamm, Chief Exterior Designer, Ford of Europe.</p> <p><strong>High performance interior</strong></p> <p>Inside, this theme continues with a unique and appropriately performance-oriented interior, dominated by bespoke, sculpted Recaro high-performance sports seats, specially designed and trimmed for excellent support, even when driving enthusiastically. Each is colour-matched to the exterior, with ebony leather accents and ‘RS’ and ‘Recaro’ logos stitched into each backrest.</p> <p>Elsewhere, colour brings new excitement to the Focus interior, building on the sporty interior theme of Focus ST with more use of accents matched to the exterior colour, brushed aluminium highlights and overt performance styling. Even the rear seats feature higher side bolsters and a microfibre finish to echo those up front.</p> <p>The centre console is finished in a stylish gloss, carbon-look trim and metallic highlights abound, from air vents, door grab handles, switchgear and gearshift surround, to unique RS-branded scuff plates on the door sills. These highlights contrast with a black-trimmed roof lining, emphasising the sporty, cockpit feel.</p> <p>The driver is reminded this is a special Focus at every touch, with a gear lever finished with a six speed gear shift graphic in RS blue, a sporty, three-spoke steering wheel, finished with ‘Ford’ and ‘RS’ logos and even aluminium foot pedals. The performance driving environment is completed by three additional gauges from the Focus ST, including turbo pressure, sitting atop the centre console and angled toward the driver’s eyeline.</p> <p><strong>Powerful RS heart</strong></p> <p>At the heart of the all-new Focus RS is a specially developed, turbocharged version of the Duratec 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine. Significantly revised for high performance, this powerplant is targeting an impressive power output of 300PS and over 410Nm of torque, contributing to an excellent power-to-weight ratio.</p> <p>Such significant increases are not simply the result of altering engine management or boost pressure: starting with the Duratec 2.5-litre block, Ford RS engineers developed unique camshafts, a revised cylinder head and gasket and revised intake and exhaust manifold system for the car.</p> <p>Although the car is still in development, prior to its launch in early 2009, early performance testing indicates a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) time of under six seconds.</p> <p><strong>A traction ‘Revo’-lution</strong></p> <p>Throughout Focus RS’ development, Capito and his team have been keeping a sharp focus on creating a car that delivers excellent performance and traction.</p> <p>Various innovations, developed as a result of customer feedback from previous performance Fords, have allowed engineers to keep the new Focus RS as front-wheel drive, with a limited-slip differential, while still achieving demanding targets for traction, handling and steering.</p> <p>The new Ford Focus RS is equipped with an innovative front suspension system known as a ‘RevoKnuckle’, which is designed to reduce unwanted steering disturbance and torque steer, the impact of torque on steering in front-wheel driven vehicles. Torque steer occurs during hard acceleration, cornering or driving on uneven surfaces, when torque on the driven wheels exceeds grips levels. It is characterised by sudden turning force on the steering wheel and can be exacerbated by vehicles with wide tyres and limited-slip differentials.</p> <p>In Focus RS, the RevoKnuckle works in conjunction with a Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing limited-slip differential. Ford Team RS engineers have worked closely with Ford’s Advanced Research Centre in Aachen, Germany to develop the RevoKnuckle technology specifically for the high performance Focus RS. It allows the simplicity of a traditional McPherson strut arrangement, but with geometry settings that minimize steering disturbances and torque steer, principally a reduction in steering offset.</p> <p>“The Ford Focus is an excellent base for a high performance car – agile, responsive and stable,” explained Capito. “We studied at length how best to enhance these qualities for a high performance model. Our work has shown clearly that our approach in combining a tuned RevoKnuckle with the Quaife differential is an ideal solution for a high performance front-wheel-drive road car like Focus RS.</p> <p>“As you would expect, we gave all-wheel-drive careful consideration, but by combining and tuning these elements and learning from Ford’s expertise in industry-leading handling, we have managed to eliminate the weight of AWD from the car and still have been able to target a class-leading balance of traction, handling and performance.</p> <p>“The result is a lightweight set-up, that will deliver the right blend of traction and razor sharp controllability – in a way no one would have expected from front-wheel-drive, and we believe we have made the right choice,” Capito concluded.</p> <p><strong>Dynamic, agile and responsive</strong></p> <p>A genuine Focus RS must maintain and enhance the reputation for responsive, precise handling for which Focus is acclaimed and considerable engineering effort has ensured that the new Focus RS will do just that.</p> <p>Driving quality developments for Focus RS include a 40mm wider track, stronger, longer driveshafts, revised springs and dampers and a thicker, longer rear anti-roll bar. At the same time, the steering system has been retuned to provide an even sharper steering response and very precise feedback.</p> <p>Brakes also have been uprated, with 336mm ventilated front discs and 300mm rear discs generating vice-like stopping power on road or track. Large calipers peek out from behind unique 19-inch wheels, wrapped in 235/35 low profile Continental tyres.</p> <p>A special version of Ford’s ESP system has also been developed for Focus RS, designed to allow a very sporty driving style before activating. Intensive work to refine the natural handling abilities of the car has allowed the ESP system to carry a full de-activation option for enthusiast drivers and especially for track use.</p> <p>“We are refining all the handling characteristics of Focus RS without ESP, to hone its natural responses, rather than use ESP to help its handling. In Focus RS, ESP is a pure safety device”, explained Capito.</p> <p><strong>Reliable and durable</strong></p> <p>In creating the new Focus RS, Ford’s Team RS engineers have had to meet the same stringent targets for durability and reliability as those set for the rest of the Focus range.</p> <p>Despite its many bespoke engineering and styling elements, Focus RS will be built entirely on the main Focus production line in Saarlouis, Germany and offered with a standard Ford of Europe warranty.</p> <p><strong>A great heritage</strong></p> <p>The new Focus RS represents a significant moment in the heritage of both the Focus and Ford RS brands.</p> <p>It is 10 years since the Ford Focus was first revealed to the world at the Geneva Motor Show in 1998, paving the way for a range of Ford vehicles whose exciting design was matched by class-leading driving quality. Since this time, more than 5.3 million Ford Focus models have been built in Europe, including Russia, with the car also built and sold in North America and Asia.</p> <p>At the same time, the new Focus RS marks the return of the famous but rare Ford RS badge, last seen on the first-generation Focus RS in 2002 and with a distinguished heritage stretching back 38 years including Fiesta, Escort and Sierra models.</p> <p>“RS is uniquely important to us in terms of our performance heritage and World Rally Championship success, while the Focus has played a major part in establishing Ford’s excellent reputation for driving dynamics,” said John Fleming, Ford of Europe President and CEO. “The all-new Focus RS will embrace and celebrate both of these – it will be a genuine RS and a genuine Focus and I’m confident it won’t disappoint in either area”.<br /></p><p>Source: Ford<br /></p><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0siUJEE59T8xHCMRS7QblChqaPEsrQBjsAsbmVjsB6gxOWI_WuljJlZXWCoMfRU3Z8vWsZXnPUqr7KuE785IG3TwCGlE4GJL0NN9n3ctyVJOy_fPq_4Wg7ZMOd1whNI68Z8lrwe5qoWbX/s1600-h/9080704.001.1L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219367798450328002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0siUJEE59T8xHCMRS7QblChqaPEsrQBjsAsbmVjsB6gxOWI_WuljJlZXWCoMfRU3Z8vWsZXnPUqr7KuE785IG3TwCGlE4GJL0NN9n3ctyVJOy_fPq_4Wg7ZMOd1whNI68Z8lrwe5qoWbX/s400/9080704.001.1L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; 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NEW FORD FOCUS RS: A LEGEND RETURNS

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About to Be Presented, Lotus Eagle Is Caught at the Ring

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZeSmM2M4w7lAXEmbmAfPAI1yZFIHXnM8bUTp6NtD5DQkvU6CKYZmAcLowczHkboAwdgoxh0XpOrWnvR6Xs4IpuCn7lQiyOUQObAfxRj-bKVgoXNlEJX9y8KakYvbH6O0JJkHGw-Mfr5Bp/s1600-h/9080508.015.Mini5L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198277696833791506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZeSmM2M4w7lAXEmbmAfPAI1yZFIHXnM8bUTp6NtD5DQkvU6CKYZmAcLowczHkboAwdgoxh0XpOrWnvR6Xs4IpuCn7lQiyOUQObAfxRj-bKVgoXNlEJX9y8KakYvbH6O0JJkHGw-Mfr5Bp/s400/9080508.015.Mini5L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><br />This image will probably be stuck in Lotus fans’ memories, since it has already appeared so many times and Lotus engineers do not seem to have a great deal of imagination in order to camouflage the new Eagle. All the times it has been spotted it was using exactly the same covers. The big news about this scoop is that it was in Nürburgring, what confirms the idea that this Lotus, as most of the others, will offer superb handling and its presentation date, in July, at the British Motor Show, is getting closer.<br /><br />While Opel has unveiled the first official pictures of the new <a href="http://feeds.worldcarfans.com/%7Er/worldcarfans/Jxfz/%7E3/272700885/official-all-new-opel-insignia-revealed">Insignia</a> well before its presentation, also at the British Motor Show, it is very likely Lotus will save the best for last। Although the final appearance of the car may take a while to be known, we are already well informed about the mechanics: just like the Elise, the Eagle will have a Toyota poweplant, but bigger. The mid-mounted engine to power the new car will be a 3.5-litre V6, elected one of the 10 best engines of the world by Ward's AutoWorld magazine, and possibly stronger than the 306 bhp stock version. Anyway, what we are really willing to show you is if Lotus has managed to combine its engineering expertise to a great looking car. Stay tuned!<br />via:<a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080508.015/about-to-be-presented-lotus-eagle-gets-caught-on-the-ring">worldcarfans</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Related entries:</span><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/11/2008-lotus-eagle-announced.html">2008 Lotus Eagle Announced</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/03/lotus-eagle-first-teaser-image.html">Lotus Eagle - first teaser image</a><br /><a href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/03/geneva-08-preview-lotus-updates-europa.html">Geneva '08 Preview: Lotus updates the Europa</a>

About to Be Presented, Lotus Eagle Is Caught at the Ring

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Land Rover Discovery 3

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Land Rover Discovery 3

Scheduled to make its public debut at the British International Motor this July, the Land Rover Discovery Series 3 (aka LR3 in the U.S.) ha...

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